Componets of Fitness
Briana Sullivan
SPEED
When you run you are moving fast which is considered speed. Speed is the ability to move quickly from one point to another in a straight line. This lady is running which is speed.
Muscular Strength
The amount of force that can be produced by a single contraction of a muscle. The lady below is doing and exercise to strengthen her muscles.
Cardiovascular Endurance
The ability of the circulatory system (heart and blood vessels) to supply oxygen to working muscles during exercise. The lady below is doing a cardiovascular strength excercise, by swimming.
Flexibility
The range of movement possible at various joints. This woman is being flexible by doing this excercise.
Body Composition
The relative percentage of body fat compared to lean body mass (muscle, bone, water, etc).
Agility
The ability of the body to change direction quickly. The people below are doing a exercise for agility.
Balance
The ability to maintain an upright posture while still or moving. This woman is on foot keeping balance to not fall.
Coordination
Integration with hand and/ or foot movements with the input of the of the senses.
Reaction Time
Integration with hand and/ or foot movements with the input of the senses.
Power
The ability to do strength work at an explosive pace.